form8k.htm
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 1, 2013
CITIZENS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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COLORADO
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0-16509
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84-0755371
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
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(Commission File Number)
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(IRS Employer Identification No.)
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400 East Anderson Lane
Austin, Texas 78752
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(512) 837-7100
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Section 5 – Corporate Governance and Management
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Item 5.03 Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year.
Section 8 – Other Events
Item 8.01 Other Events.
Section 9 – Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
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Signature
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Exhibit Index
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Ex – 99.1
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2013 Amendment to Citizens Inc. Bylaws
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Amended and Restated Citizens Inc., Stock Investment Plan dated March 1, 2013
SECTION 5 – CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Item 5.03 Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year.
Citizens Inc.’s ("Citizens") Board of Directors amended and restated Citizens’ Bylaws effective March 1, 2013. The Board amended Section 2.06, Quorum of Shareholders, and added language to grant the Citizens Inc., Stock Investment Plan (the “Plan”) plan administrator authority to appear in person or by proxy at any annual or special meeting of shareholders of Citizens and to submit the Plan participant’s unvoted shares at such meeting for the sole purpose of determining a quorum.
SECTION 8 – OTHER EVENTS
Item 8.01 Other Events.
Citizens Inc.’s ("Citizens") Board of Directors amended and restated the Citizens Inc, Stock Investment Plan (the “Plan”) effective March 1, 2013. The Board amended the Plan to grant the plan administrator authority to appear in person or by proxy at any annual or special meeting of shareholders of Citizens and to submit the Plan participant’s unvoted shares at such meeting for the sole purpose of determining a quorum.
SECTION 9 – FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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99.1
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2013 Amendment to Citizens Inc. Bylaws
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Amended and Restated Citizens Inc., Stock Investment Plan dated March 1, 2013
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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CITIZENS, INC
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By:
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/s/ Rick D. Riley
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Rick D. Riley, Vice Chairman and President
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Date: March 4, 2013
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit No.
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Description
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2013 Amendment to Citizens Inc. Bylaws
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Amended and Restated Citizens Inc., Stock Investment Plan dated March 1, 2013
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